Far from being a desert land, Arizona is like no other American state that offers such varied panorama and vacation diversities... an all-year long recreation for the whole family to enjoy.

Steps

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Spend a family or romantic vacation in the best American resorts in Phoenix and Scottsdale - The Boulders Resort, Princess, Camelback Inn Resort, Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale at Troon North and The Phoenician - voted as the best from the best.

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Buy the Phoenix Entertainment Book that "pays for itself". For $32, save thousands getting a load of deals for dining, shopping and traveling.

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Explore the ghost towns of Arizona - Jerome, Bumble Bee, The Vulture Mine, Cleator, Congress, Gillette, Copper Creek, Crown King, Fort Misery - not necessarily spooky or haunted but communities of a significantly decreased population (such as a mine or a railroad).

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Visit the Grand Canyon, the whole nation's favorite getaway with millions of years' natural sculpture to discover from the North, South, East and West Rim. Choose to tour the Grand Canyon with a mule or a helicopter.

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Visit Sedona, a breathtaking serenity of the famous red rock formations, where amenities to shop, dine and climb will give you a unique experience. Or just go relax on a mountain top and dream.

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Take a trip to southern Arizona to see the wineries with over 650 acres of great wine grapes, and yes, taste the wine - Sonoita Vineyards, Village of Elgin Winery, Callaghan Vineyards - to name three of all thirteen of them.

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Discover Northern Arizona - Flagstaff as a great ski getaway in winter, Canyon De Chelly that is rich in history and natural wonders which still lies in the Indian reservation occupied by the Navajo people until today, Spider Rock as one of the most photographed canyons in the north, Sunset Crater as a colorful reddish cinder cone from a 1064 volcanic eruption, Petrified Forest to see the preserved 225 million year old natural silica quartz logs, or the Painted Desert that looks like colorful sand piles from a distance but actually mirrors the area's geologic history.

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Plan a golf vacation over 300 golf courses around Arizona which usually include resorts. Take golf course lessons even for kids. Some first class golf course resorts are The Phoenician Golf Club, The Boulders Golf Club, Troon North Golf Club, Grayhawk Golf Club, and more.

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Savor the best of Southeastern Arizona with a dude ranch vacation.. western style. For family adventure, solitude, or a romantic escape where horseback riding greets you everyday - White Stallion Ranch, Ranchos de los Caballeros, Bellota Ranch, Flying E-Ranch, Circle Z Ranch, among others.

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Enjoy the boating, fishing and water sports in the great outdoors – Tubing at the Salt River Lake (May to September); Apache Lake at the Apache Lake Marina and Resort, Three Bar Wildlife Area, Burnt Corral Recreation Site; Barlett Lake which is closest to Phoenix; Canyon Lake is only 16 miles (26 km) NE of Phoenix; Horseshoe Lake perfect for camping too; Lake Pleasant with 1,000 acres of water for visitors; Rio Lago Cruise Company that rents electric-powered and pedal boats and kayaks to explore Tempe Town Lake; to name a few.